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Kazakhstan plans to ban sale of antibiotics on marketplaces
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan intends to severely restrict the sale of medicines through online platforms. The Ministry of Healthcare is proposing
11 June 12:26
Hookah business may be legalized in Kazakhstan, bringing billions into the budget
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s hookah business needs to be licensed and brought into the legal field. Minister of Finance Madi Takiyev voiced
10 June 18:39
Ban on LGBT propaganda: films in Kazakhstan to be reviewed before release
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has approved rules for pre-release film review, which are set to come into force on June 12. The relevant document
08 June 18:04
Kazakhstan decides on beef exports and egg imports
Tengrinews.kz – The Interdepartmental Commission on foreign trade policy and participation in international economic organizations (IMC) has
06 March 12:10
“Falls under our jurisdiction” – Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry on Nurlan Saburov
Tengrinews.kz – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alibek Bakayev commented on the situation involving comedian Nurlan Saburov. Earlier, after
03 March 22:07
Nurlan Saburov speaks out for the first time after being banned from entering Russia
Tengrinews.kz – Comedian Nurlan Saburov has spoken for the first time about his entry ban to Russia. This happened during his concert in Phuket,
26 February 10:45
Full ban on smartphones to be introduced for school students in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan plans to introduce a full ban on the use of smartphones by school students. The relevant amendment is included in
16 February 19:59
NSC launches probe into Nurlan Saburov
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee (NSC) has begun verification measures with regard to Nurlan Saburov. This was reported
16 February 13:12
“It needs to be reviewed”: Prosecutor General’s Office on media reports about Nurlan Saburov
Tengrinews.kz – Journalists in the corridors of the Mazhilis asked Deputy Prosecutor General Galymzhan Koigeldiyev to comment on media publications
11 February 18:12
Pavel Durov comments for the first time on the Telegram ban in Russia
Tengrinews.kz – Telegram owner Pavel Durov has for the first time commented on the ban of the app in Russia.
11 February 13:17
Nurlan Saburov gives first comment after 50-year entry ban to Russia
Tengrinews.kz – Stand-up comedian Nurlan Saburov has given his first comment after receiving a 50-year entry ban to Russia. On Sunday, 8 February,
09 February 13:08
Another country plans to ban social media access for children under 16
Tengrinews.kz – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has stated that Madrid will ban children under 16 from accessing social networks, citing
04 February 11:23
Passport may be required to register on social networks in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – The possibility of using passport data for registration in social networks is being considered in Kazakhstan. This was reported
23 January 23:34
Tough alcohol restrictions proposed in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — Mazhilis deputy Magerram Magerramov stated that alcohol remains one of the key causes of crime in the country, and that the
14 January 17:22
What are you not allowed to carry in your luggage in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — Before traveling by train, passengers are advised to carefully check their luggage: some items are prohibited for transportation
14 January 16:59
WhatsApp speeds in Russia drop by 70–80% - media reports
Tengrinews.kz — WhatsApp slowdowns are gaining momentum in Russia: starting today, the messenger’s operating speed has dropped by 70–80 percent.
23 December 2025 09:24
What awaits Roblox in Kazakhstan, Deputy Minister says
Tengrinews.kz — In the corridors of the Senate, journalists asked whether Kazakhstan is considering restricting access to or blocking the popular
19 December 2025 12:04
Social media ban for children in Kazakhstan: which platforms it will affect
Tengrinews.kz — A draft law has been prepared in Kazakhstan that would ban users under 16 from registering on online platforms. The document
19 December 2025 11:32
Children banned from using social media for the first time in the world
Tengrinews.kz – A ban on the use of social media by children has come into force in Australia, becoming the first such measure in the world.
10 December 2025 11:35
Kazakhstan may ban TikTok and YouTube for children: how technically feasible is it
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is considering a legislative ban that would prohibit children under 16 from using social networks. An information
05 December 2025 23:22
